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D529 GDH

1987 Ford Sierra

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

2,828 mi
Last recorded2,828 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Ford Sierra53,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD529 GDH
MakeFord
ModelSierra
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 2,828 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 1,533 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 1,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre getting worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre getting worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2007 99,231 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s and o/s head light output just ok

noise from front end? but after a very good inspection nothing founed

slightplay in n/s and o/s steering rack and slight noise when steering rocked

suspention very hard on all four corners

Fail 11 Sep 2007 99,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s and o/s head lights just ok on output

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack and slight noise when steering rocked

suspention on all four corrners very hard

Pass 12 Sep 2006 97,288 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 97,288 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Sierra?

Based on 235,897 MOT tests across 50,859 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
1,731
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
50,859
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,833
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,426
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,585
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,976
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D529 GDH is a 1987 Ford Sierra in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1987 Ford Sierra models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 53,720 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Sierra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 24,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D529 GDH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sierra typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Sierra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D529 GDH registered?

D529 GDH is a 1987 Ford Sierra, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D529 GDH safe to buy?

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